Implementing Recommendations and Resolutions
Dinka-Nuer Reconciliation Conference
Washington, DC
12 - 13 January, 2002

1. How can the bitterness that is deep within people from the mistakes of the past be brought out and healed? How can we bring those who are bitter into the peace?

   • Admit and confess that there were atrocities committed and human rights violations in the past, which must not be repeated.

   • Involve political leaders to help heal the wounds and discontent among our people.

   • Promote dialogue, peace, trust, self-confidence and spiritual reconciliation at the grass root level as well as in Diaspora.

   • Assure both the Dinka and Nuer communities that there will be rule of law, justice, respect for human life and properties, as well as protection for all southern Sudanese citizens.

   • Apologize for the victims who were mistreated or humiliated, seek for forgiveness, and recommend reconciliation among communities.

 


2. How can the reconciliation spirit be extended to next stage?

   • Organize grassroots masses by mobilization and networking both at home and in Diaspora to bring about peace and reconciliation.

   • Work to change the attitude through peacemaking and education, i.e. empowering civil society.

   • Develop ways and means to raise funds and resources.

   • Develop communication capacity and equipment such as radio, computers and web site links.

   • Develop Database in Diaspora internet lists and analytical capacity to keep track of events and development in south Sudan.

 


3. How can Dinka, Nuer and other southern Sudanese work together in USA? Mechanisms for future work.

   • Prioritizing the program of peace and unity between the two ethnic groups and south Sudan at large. There is need for short term and long-term goals and objectives.

   • Short-Term

     • Formation of Executive Committees in order to implement their goals and objectives. There shall be a Dinka-Nuer National Committee that shall meet once a year and regional committees that shall meet quarterly. Initial regional committees will include the following with changes made as needed according to Sudanese Diaspora populations in the USA:

       • Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota

       • Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois (Chicago), North Dakota and nearby areas

       • Tennessee (Nashville), Texas, Florida and southern states

       • Washington, DC, New York, North & South Carolina, Indiana

     • Mobilization and utilization of available human and other resources.

     • Support Wunlit, Liliir and other peace initiatives

     • Build trust between Nuer and Dinka peacefully

     • Recognition of respect of our ethnic, political, religious and cultural diversity

   • Long-Term

     • Right of self determination for southern Sudanese people

     • Be sensitive to issues of Abyei, Ingessina Hills, and Nuba Mountains for right of self-determination